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Isn't it so strange
that a Muslim (and others who are chronically negative about Christianity) is griping about the generosity of Christians and historically Christian nations when Muslim countries have been extraordinarily stingy in their support? The tsunami victims would probably be dying by the multiple hundreds of thousands if all they had was the aid from fellow muslim countries. The muslim charity has been a drop in the bucket, relative to what generally "Christian" nations have provided.
Forgive my seeming hostility, but I am so fried when it comes to people carping on Christians and their supposed brain washing. If Christians adopt muslim orphans, their first goal will be the safety and well being of the child(ren) -- food, clothing, love, care, emotional support, education, etc -- and if some of their Christianity eventually rubs off on the child . . . more power to them.
Last I heard, the hugely WEALTHY nations Saudi Arabia and Kuwait combined had offered about $40 million. I know my figures are likely outdated, but it seems to me that if people are so concerned about the welfare of these muslim children in the hands of Christians, they should consider the alternatives.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on January 22, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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Westwend, generalizing again?! Stop that.
There are Christians who do that, many. There are two right here in this comments section that give and give without expectation of some earthly reward; Justsouno and myself.
posted by
PastorB
on January 14, 2005 at 8:14 AM
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CHRISTIAN ALTERNATE MOTIVES
If Christians were to go out into the world and feed and clothe without any expectation of reward, such as proselytization, then I would feel comfortable with that, and would salute and commend and celebrate that. Because that is what being Christian.
However, when they use such "charity" to further their own beliefs and acquire converts, then there is no real charity in their actions.
Charity is something given without expectation of return.
Alt.Muslim is correct in being leery of such. Anyone wanting to adopt such children should also be sensitive to the culture and religion and conform to such.
For Christians to do as Alt.muslim describes is to widen the gap between Christianity and Mohammedanism, the gulf between other cultures and ours.
Christians ought to be making peace. Peace means love. Love means "not wanting for the self (I Cor. 13) -- and that means for one's religion too, because that is of the self.
Christians actions as Alt.muslim describes are not at all peaceable, but selfish and can lead to more dislike and hate.
posted by
Xeno-x
on January 14, 2005 at 8:01 AM
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I think it would be logical if western groups and individuals .............
stepped up sponsorship of children. That provides practical support by enables them to stay in their homeland. In Sri Lanka, the fates of many children who were already being sponsored are unknown. It seems arrogant to assume that by removing children and having them abandon everything they know is the best way to care for them. They are not sitting there dreaming of another country. All they really want is what they have lost.
posted by
beachbelle
on January 14, 2005 at 4:19 AM
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Woah!
Before we get bent out of shape around here what are the facts? Is it a usual action for Muslims to adopt Children? Is it not a very rare thing for this to happen? If Christians are adopting these children is it not so they can have food, clothing, and a roof over their heads. Christians are giving millions and millions for what ever is needed. My God, what are we doing here arguing over whether the child will be taught any religion before we save its life. Shame on you.
posted by
Justi
on January 14, 2005 at 3:15 AM
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alt. it is a huge problem. I want all earthly orphans placed in homes,
loving and understanding homes, but not for politics nor for gods. It's a bit like feeding off their parents' corpses....and I would beg all Muslims on this planet to adopt those children and all others who might adopt to allow the children to keep their heritage, be it Buddhist, or otherwise.
Adopting for Jesus seems to be sacrilege to me and not Christian charity nor love.
posted by
benzinha
on January 14, 2005 at 2:54 AM
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